Rehab Facility San Diego | Bella Vista Health Center
Not too long ago, being hospitalized meant at least a week of aftercare and recuperation, but modern hospital policies have shortened the duration of hospitalizations to a few days or less. For patients who require continued care and extended recovery time before returning home, short-term rehabilitation programs are available at skilled nursing facilities.
At Bella Vista Health Center, we offer short-term rehab programs to help people recovering from surgery, illness or injury in a comfortable and therapeutic environment. Our team of compassionate medical specialists and professionals creates customized rehabilitation programs designed to shorten recovery time and return patients to independent living as soon as possible.
Short-Term Care At Bella Vista, Lemon Grove
How well patients recover from hospitalization is just as important to their long-term health as the success of the hospitalization itself. At Bella Vista, our short-term rehab programs offer patients a safe transition from hospital to home with the goal of achieving optimal physical, cognitive, and emotional health in a short amount of time. Our programs help speed overall recovery while also:
Improving mobility and flexibility
Retraining and strengthening muscles
Reducing pain and scar tissue
Preventing new medical complications from developing
Easing patients back into daily physical tasks
Conditions that can benefit from short-term rehab
At Bella Vista Health Center, our short-term rehab program offers a comprehensive approach to recovery for patients with acute conditions and diagnoses including, but not limited to:
Post-stroke recovery
Heart surgery recovery
Hip fracture or replacement
Cardiac or respiratory ailments
Post-acute COPD episodes
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Spinal cord injuries
Post-ventilator care
What to expect during short-term rehab
In addition to customized rehab programs based on each patient’s medical condition and needs, Bella Vista residents have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of amenities at our 5-Star Skilled Nursing Facility.
We offer private rooms and beautiful outdoor space, nutritious meals planned by a registered dietician, barber and salon services, and daily social activities and games to boost morale and improve motivation.
The duration of each patient’s stay is also an individual matter that depends on the severity of the medical condition and how well the patient is progressing. In general, short-term rehab stays last about four to six weeks, but physicians will work in coordination with the rehab medical team to determine when it’s best for patients to return home.
Medicare coverage for short-term rehab
Medicare coverage for short-term rehab care depends on whether the facility is Medicare-certified and whether the patient’s doctor recommends skilled nursing care on a daily basis. There are other qualifications for full coverage, and many private insurance carriers will also cover short-term rehab upon a doctor’s recommendation as long as the facility is within the insurance provider’s network. For more information on the eligibility requirements for skilled nursing facility services, check out our Skilled Nursing Facility Requirements For Admission.
Rehab Center in San Diego
Bella Vista Health Center provides a nurturing, comfortable, and safe environment for patients to transition from the hospital to home. Our expert team of compassionate medical professionals will help you heal and recover your strength so can return to independent living as soon as possible.
For more information about our short-term rehab programs or to schedule a tour of our 5-Star Skilled Nursing Facility, please contact us at (619) 644-1000.
